ALL HAIL THE QUEEN

by by Raina MaRty Raina MaRty by Raina MaRty This generation is surrounded by the newest inventions and ideas of the rectangular supercomputers that are small enough to fit in your pocket. The device can find what you are looking for in less than a tenth of a second, which for some, is way too long. But what happens when everyone’s largest priority and most dependent item is rendered useless for seven hours? At LHS, students and teachers are watching the four bars in the corner of their cell phones appear then disappear within walking a few steps, making them unable to do almost anything on their cell phones. Students fail to do simple things like send a Snapchat, make a phone call, check Infinite Campus and text their parents a simple after school change of plans. “This building is over 55 years old. It was built before cell phones were even thought of. The cinder blocks that the building is made of makes it difficult for signals to go through,” said LHS principal, Dr. Laura Raeder. “In other buildings the interior rooms have trouble getting service, but the exterior is fine. However, if you look at how other high schools were constructed, they were built almost 30 years after LHS.” Rumors go around from student to student saying the administration turns off the internet connection, and there are blockers throughout the entire building. “There are no internet blockers at LHS,” said Dr. Raeder. However, students may find that having no service has a better effect on their learning. “There are some teachers who would like students to put away their phones during class for the hour. It is pretty nice to just be able to put your phone away during class,” said Dr. Raeder. There are different places throughout the school where people will get no service at all but as soon as they are near a window, they seem to receive full service. Between trying to send a Snapchat and Instagram failing to load, students have found loopholes where iMessages can send as green “Text Messages” when all else fails. “We’ve noticed that in the summer when there are not. any students here, I never have trouble with getting a

This generation is surrounded by the newest signal,” said Dr. Raeder. “You can even tell at four o’clock, inventions and ideas of the rectangular supercomputers when there aren’t very many people here, we have more that are small enough to fit in your pocket. The device consistent service. Everyone’s apps are always in the can find what you are looking for in less than a tenth background trying to look for signals.” of a second, which for some, is way too long. But what Although LHS has 5G towers, the school still has happens when everyone’s largest priority and most no control over the connection. Not being able to have dependent item is rendered useless for seven hours? a connection with the outside world, however, has its

At LHS, students and teachers are watching the four positives. There are not any distractions from learning, and bars in the corner of their cell phones appear then it is a lot easier to put the phone down for an hour without disappear within walking a few steps, making them having the urge to look at it. unable to do almost anything on their cell phones. “Students today grew up with cell phones and their Students fail to do simple things like send a Snapchat, parents grew up with their kids having a cell phone. I have make a phone call, check Infinite Campus and text their no doubt that in a few years technology will change,” said parents a simple after school change of plans. “This building is over 55 years old. It was built before cell phones were even thought of. The cinder blocks that Dr. Raeder. People have suggested that having no cell service may also be a safety concern. “As a PSA, parents can always reach their students the building is made of makes it difficult for signals to go through the office, and if there’s a message we will get it through,” said LHS principal, Dr. Laura Raeder. “In other to their child. I do understand and have a lot of empathy buildings the interior rooms have trouble getting service, for parents who want immediate contact with their child; but the exterior is fine. However, if you look at how other however, even in other buildings, like WHS and RHS, there high schools were constructed, they were built almost 30 still are areas where you can’t get service,” said Dr. Raeder. years after LHS.”

Rumors go around from student to student saying the administration turns off the internet connection, and there are blockers throughout the entire building.

“There are no internet blockers at LHS,” said Dr. Raeder.

However, students may find that having no service has a better effect on their learning.

“There are some teachers who would like students to put away their phones during class for the hour. It is pretty nice to just be able to put your phone away during class,” said Dr. Raeder.

There are different places throughout the school where people will get no service at all but as soon as they are near a window, they seem to receive full service. Between trying to send a Snapchat and Instagram failing to load, students have found loopholes where iMessages can send design by Raina MaRty 34 as green “Text Messages” when all else fails. “We’ve noticed that in the summer when there are

This generation is surrounded by the newest inventions and ideas of the rectangular supercomputers not. any students here, I never have trouble with getting a that are small enough to fit in your pocket. The device signal,” said Dr. Raeder. “You can even tell at four o’clock, can find what you are looking for in less than a tenth when there aren’t very many people here, we have more of a second, which for some, is way too long. But what consistent service. Everyone’s apps are always in the happens when everyone’s largest priority and most background trying to look for signals.” dependent item is rendered useless for seven hours? Although LHS has 5G towers, the school still has

At LHS, students and teachers are watching the four no control over the connection. Not being able to have bars in the corner of their cell phones appear then a connection with the outside world, however, has its disappear within walking a few steps, making them positives. There are not any distractions from learning, and unable to do almost anything on their cell phones. it is a lot easier to put the phone down for an hour without Students fail to do simple things like send a Snapchat, having the urge to look at it. make a phone call, check Infinite Campus and text their “Students today grew up with cell phones and their parents a simple after school change of plans. parents grew up with their kids having a cell phone. I have “This building is over 55 years old. It was built before cell phones were even thought of. The cinder blocks that the building is made of makes it difficult for signals to go through,” said LHS principal, Dr. Laura Raeder. “In other no doubt that in a few years technology will change,” said Dr. Raeder. People have suggested that having no cell service may buildings the interior rooms have trouble getting service, also be a safety concern. but the exterior is fine. However, if you look at how other “As a PSA, parents can always reach their students high schools were constructed, they were built almost 30 through the office, and if there’s a message we will get it years after LHS.” to their child. I do understand and have a lot of empathy

Rumors go around from student to student saying the for parents who want immediate contact with their child; administration turns off the internet connection, and however, even in other buildings, like WHS and RHS, there there are blockers throughout the entire building. still are areas where you can’t get service,” said Dr. Raeder.

“There are no internet blockers at LHS,” said Dr. Raeder.

However, students may find that having no service has a better effect on their learning.

“There are some teachers who would like students to put away their phones during class for the hour. It is pretty nice to just be able to put your phone away during class,” said Dr. Raeder.

There are different places throughout the school where people will get no service at all but as soon as they are near a window, they seem to receive full service. Between trying to send a Snapchat and Instagram failing to load, students have found loopholes where iMessages can send as green “Text Messages” when all else fails.

“We’ve noticed that in the summer when there are not. any students here, I never have trouble with getting a signal,” said Dr. Raeder. “You can even tell at four o’clock, when there aren’t very many people here, we have more consistent service. Everyone’s apps are always in the background trying to look for signals.” Although LHS has 5G towers, the school still has no control over the connection. Not being able to have a connection with the outside world, however, has its positives. There are not any distractions from learning, and it is a lot easier to put the phone down for an hour without having the urge to look at it. “Students today grew up with cell phones and their parents grew up with their kids having a cell phone. I have no doubt that in a few years technology will change,” said Dr. Raeder. People have suggested that having no cell service may also be a safety concern. “As a PSA, parents can always reach their students through the office, and if there’s a message we will get it to their child. I do understand and have a lot of empathy for parents who want immediate contact with their child; however, even in other buildings, like WHS and RHS, there still are areas where you can’t get service,” said Dr. Raeder. design by Raina MaRty 34

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[Great Shots]

Sanford’s version of Top Golf, fun for golfers and non-golfers alike. Beginners can tee off from the second or third level to give themselves a little distance boost. Users can choose a game to play on the system, such as virtual pinball or a long drive contest among others.

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[Prairie Green Golf Course]

by Caleb Hiatt

Every city has things that long-time residents recognize as iconic.

Sioux Falls is home to many restaurants, places, monuments and places of entertainment that are tokens of our community. All these elements come together to form the dynamic of the city, just as elements of nature come together to create the world. Since the scientific elements have their own periodic organization, why not give this city one of its own? Even though it is slightly less important than finding the fundamental elements of the natural world, Sioux Falls’ admired establishments still deserve tabular arrangement. Ww Bb

[Wild Water West] [Bagel Boy]

While many teens may not have been to the zoo in a while, they would be lying if they said they don’t have any good childhood memories there. A little throwback to middle school summers when everyone and their neighbor’s dog was at Wild Water West. Whether you were a risktaking slide rider, a lazy river chiller, a mini golfer or a go-kart racer, you definitely have fond memories at WWW.

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[Great Plains Zoo] [Butterfly House & Aquarium]

A breakfast and open lunch staple for high school students. Hard to go wrong with a pizza bagel or the classic bagel and cream cheese combo.

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[Josiah’s Coffeehouse]

While many teens may not have been to the zoo in a while, they would be lying if they said they do not have any good childhood memories there.

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[Greenwood Trails]

Growing up in the Sioux Falls School District has meant an abundance of field trips to the Outdoor Campus and Butterfly House and Aquarium.

Fd

[Flyboy Donuts]

Every basic girl’s favorite cafe. Good food and an even better aesthetic. Perfect place to grab brunch and post on Instagram.

Gb

[Gilliberto’s]

The near 40-mile loop system provided many with safe entertainment during the peak of the pandemic. The trails weave in and out of the city’s parks and roads. Best donuts in town. With good variety, Flyboy offers plenty of classic donuts along with an array of candy combinations. The go-to Mexican restaurant for any occasion, whether that may be a mid-day meal or a late-night snack. Gilly’s offers delicious tacos and burritos at three locations around Sioux Falls.

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[CH Patisserie] [McKennan Park] [Tuthill Park]

Located in a historic district of the city, the park itself is home to formal gardens and a historic theatre. Along with being very aesthetically pleasing, there is plenty to do with tennis courts, a half basketball court, horseshoe pits and shuffleboard courts, among other things.

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[Falls Park]

The other entity that names our city. The Quartzite rock gives the fixture a unique look that everyone in Sioux Falls should see. At the Falls, visitors can walk across the bridge and grab a snack at the Falls Overlook Café which is located in an old light and power company building.

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[Downtown]

Neighboring LHS, this park has something for everyone at all times of the year. Complete with two playgrounds, a disc golf course, an outdoor ice rink and plenty of trees perfect for hammocking.

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[Big Sioux River]

The river, which is named after the tribe that used to occupy the area, is hard to miss, making its way through our parks and eventually leading to our namesake’s other half.

Ad

[Arc of Dreams]

A local Downtown establishment, known for its heavenly French macarons. Owned by world champion pastry chef, Chris Hanmer.

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[Phillip’s Avenue Diner]

Every great city has a fun downtown, and through the improvement that our city has undergone over the past few years, the Sioux Falls downtown has improved too.

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[Mr. Bendo]

Newly added to the downtown area, the Arc of Dreams spans beyond the width of the Big Sioux with a 15-foot gap between the tips of each side.

Sd

[Statue of David]

In the heart of downtown, the Phillips Avenue Diner offers a true American diner experience. Even throughout renovations, the local restaurant has still managed to maintain that classic diner feel.

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[Crave]

The iconic mechanic statue holding a tailpipe has lived at multiple mechanics in Sioux Falls but now he can be found asserting his dominance on South Minnesota Avenue.

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[Sculpture Walk]

A replica of Michaelangelo’s original nude statue of David stands right on the edge of Downtown in Fawick Park, visible from the street where mothers and fathers tell their children to close their eyes as they drive by.

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[The Monument]

The basic formal group’s favorite dinner location. At Crave there is something for everyone, from sushi to burgers, and poke bowls to steak. Crave has unmatched variety along with a desirable aesthetic. The Sculpture Walk is a year-round outdoor sculpture display scattered around Downtown, full of the creations of local artists. The highest point in our prairie provides a great view over the city during night or day.